A basement is an area below the first floor with a minimum height of 6 feet 8 inches. Basements may be created using masonry blocks or poured concrete. Modern homes are typically constructed using forms and poured concrete. Many basements provide added living space,...
A few researchers suggest that the very first known clay roofing tile was used in China in 10,000 BC. Fired clay roofing was utilized by the Ancient Egyptians, Babylonians, Romans and Ancient Greeks. The accurate dating of early roofing tiles is difficult and quite...
Flat roofs actually possess a slight incline to prevent build-up of water. Rain water could cause leaks, splits, and rusting. Expect a roof to deteriorate that much more rapidly if they doexperience a problem with “pooling” or “ponding” of rain...
